Google News AI-generated Images Depict the Appearance of the Simpsons as Human Beings
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In a remarkable feat of artistic expression, Hidreley Diao has employed artificial intelligence (AI) to reimagine iconic characters from the beloved animated series "The Simpsons" as if they were living, breathing human beings. In a captivating article published on Bored Panda, Diao explained the inspiration behind his unique project: “When we watch some animation, it is natural to accept the cartoonish proportions of the characters without any problems, after all, we are quite used to this type of trait.
But what if, as in a spell, they became real, flesh and blood? I tried to bring them into our world through artificial intelligence”.
A Diverse Array of Characters Reborn Through AI
Diao's creative ingenuity extends far beyond the world of Springfield, as he has given a reality makeover to an eclectic range of figures.
His digital brush has touched everyone from Disney Princesses to the Quaker Oats mascot, and even sacred icons like Jesus and the Virgin Mary. Additionally, he has envisioned how late celebrities such as Kurt Cobain might have aged, and imagined the offspring of famed movie characters.
The curiosity of seeing how Jack and Rose's daughter from Titanic might have grown up, had Jack survived the icy Atlantic, or what Peter Parker and Mary Jane's son would resemble, has captured the imagination of many. Diao's previous work includes a fascinating glimpse into how Disney characters might appear in reality, as well as simulations of how deceased celebrities, like Kurt Cobain, would look if they were still alive today.
The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Modern Art
The utilization of AI in various fields has been on the rise, and its potential for artistic applications is no exception.
Recently, Eliot Higgins, a journalist and the founder of the fact-checking community Bellingcat, made headlines by publishing AI-generated images of notable figures such as Pope Francis, Donald Trump, Abraham Lincoln, and Vladimir Putin.
These strikingly realistic portrayals have elicited a wide range of reactions on social media, with many expressing awe at the lifelike quality of the characters and the fictional situations depicted. Some viewers were even momentarily deceived, believing the images to be genuine photographs.
